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Jennifer Weiner Books in Order

Jennifer Weiner writes relatable, sharp-witted fiction about women, families, and relationships, often blending humor with serious themes like body image and self-acceptance.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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Good in Bed

by Jennifer Weiner

2002

Cannie Shapiro's life as a pop culture reporter is derailed when her ex writes a magazine column about their sex life. Humiliated but resilient, Cannie embarks on a journey of weight loss, new love, and self-acceptance in this breakout hit.

In Her Shoes

by Jennifer Weiner

2002

Rose is a responsible attorney; Maggie is her wild, beautiful, dyslexic younger sister. When a conflict tears them apart, they each travel a difficult road toward self-discovery—and their long-lost grandmother—to find their way back to each other.

American Girls About Town

by Lauren Weisberger

2004

An anthology of short stories by top women's fiction authors, including Jennifer Weiner and Lauren Weisberger. The collection features tales of American women traveling, living, and looking for love in cities around the globe.

Little Earthquakes

by Jennifer Weiner

2004

Four very different women in Philadelphia bond over the shared shock of new motherhood. As they navigate marriage troubles, mother-in-law drama, and personal tragedies, they find strength in an unexpected friendship that helps them survive the first year.

Goodnight Nobody

by Jennifer Weiner

2005

Kate Klein, a bored suburban mother, becomes an amateur detective when a neighbor is found dead in her kitchen. As she digs into the local secrets, Kate uncovers a web of lies behind the perfect picket fences of her town.

Swim

by Jennifer Weiner

2006

In this prequel short story to *The Next Best Thing*, Ruth Saunders leaves a stressful job and a broken heart behind. She turns to swimming laps to heal, eventually finding the courage to dive back into her career and life.

The Guy Not Taken

by Jennifer Weiner

2006

A collection of short stories exploring the "what ifs" of life and love. From a woman who finds her ex on a wedding registry to a mom dealing with a difficult child, these tales examine the choices that define us.

Certain Girls

by Jennifer Weiner

2008

Years after finding her happy ending, Cannie Shapiro is navigating life with her teenage daughter, Joy. Told from alternating viewpoints, the story explores the friction between mother and daughter as family secrets threaten to upend their comfortable world.

Best Friends Forever

by Jennifer Weiner

2009

Childhood best friends Addie and Valerie have been estranged for years—until Valerie shows up at Addie's door with blood on her coat. The two women go on the run, rekindling their bond while unraveling the mystery of what went wrong.

Fly Away Home

by Jennifer Weiner

2010

Sylvie Woodruff, the perfect political wife, sees her life crumble after her husband's affair goes public. Along with her two daughters, she retreats to a beach house to pick up the pieces and redefine what family means.

The Half Life

by Jennifer Weiner

2010

After her husband leaves her, Piper DeWitt finds herself stranded at the airport. Instead of going home, she spends a day wandering the city, re-examining her life choices and wondering if it's too late to start over.

Then Came You

by Jennifer Weiner

2010

Four women are connected by a desire for a child: a wealthy dreamer, a young surrogate, an egg donor, and a stepmother. Their lives intersect in unexpected ways as they navigate the complex, emotional world of third-party reproduction.

Recalculating

by Jennifer Weiner

2011

Maureen, finally free after her abusive husband's death, finds a GPS he left for her. When the device starts giving her sinister directions, she realizes that escaping his control might be harder than she thought.

A Memoir of Grief

by Jennifer Weiner

2012

Ellie, the widow of a famous literary icon, writes a memoir about their perfect life—but it's a lie. As the book becomes a bestseller, she struggles with the gap between the public myth and the private truth of her marriage.

The Next Best Thing

by Jennifer Weiner

2012

Ruth Saunders finally gets her big break when her sitcom is greenlit, but Hollywood production is a nightmare. Navigating a chaotic set and her crush on her boss, Ruth relies on her feisty grandmother to keep her grounded.

Disconnected

by Jennifer Weiner

2013

Recovering addict Shannon Will tries to start fresh with a new phone number, but she begins receiving texts meant for someone else. The messages pull her into a mystery that tests her sobriety and her conscience.

All Fall Down

by Jennifer Weiner

2014

Allison Weiss seems to have it all, but beneath the suburban surface, she is sliding into a prescription pill addiction. As her life spirals out of control, she must confront her dependency to save her family and herself.

Who Do You Love

by Jennifer Weiner

2015

Rachel and Andy meet by chance as children in a hospital waiting room. Over the next thirty years, their lives intersect and diverge in this sweeping romance about destiny, timing, and the one who got away.

Hungry Heart

by Jennifer Weiner

2016

In this collection of intimate essays, Weiner opens up about her life, from her childhood and weight struggles to her career as a writer and mother. It is a candid, funny, and moving look at the woman behind the books.

The Littlest Bigfoot

by Jennifer Weiner

2016

Alice Mayfair, a lonely girl at a new school, rescues Millie, a Bigfoot who just wants to be a star. The two form a secret friendship, navigating the dangers of the human world and the hidden Bigfoot tribes.

Little Bigfoot, Big City

by Jennifer Weiner

2017

Alice and Millie leave the woods for the bright lights of New York City. As Millie pursues her dream of singing stardom, the girls must protect the Bigfoot secret from those who would exploit it.

Mrs. Everything

by Jennifer Weiner

2019

Sisters Jo and Bethie grow up in 1950s Detroit with very different dreams. Spanning decades and social changes, the novel follows their diverging paths through trauma, love, and womanhood, asking how much freedom women really have.

Big Summer

by Jennifer Weiner

2020

Plus-size influencer Daphne Berg is shocked when her estranged, glamorous friend Drue asks her to be a maid of honor. The reunion turns into a murder investigation, forcing Daphne to uncover the truth about Drue's perfect life.

Dog People

by Jennifer Weiner

2020

Michael never wanted a dog, but his girlfriend insisted. After tragedy strikes, he is left with the pet—and a new partner who tries a little too hard to step into the role of dog mom.

Off Season

by Jennifer Weiner

2021

A struggling writer accepts a mysterious invitation to a writer's retreat on an isolated island during the off-season. What looks like a career-saving opportunity quickly turns into a terrifying fight for survival in this suspenseful thriller.

That Summer

by Jennifer Weiner

2021

Daisy Shoemaker and Diana Starling accidentally connect via a similar email address. Their meeting reveals a dark connection to the past, forcing them to confront a traumatic event that shaped both of their lives.

The Summer Place

by Jennifer Weiner

2022

Before selling their beloved Cape Cod house, a family gathers for one last wedding. Secrets, old flames, and generational tensions boil over as they face the end of an era and the complicated reality of their relationships.

Golden Hills

by Jennifer Weiner

2023

Politician Ida Berkowitz is poised for victory until a rival from her summer camp days threatens to expose a secret. Ida must confront her past and the complicated friendship that defined her youth to save her future.

The Bigfoot Queen

by Jennifer Weiner

2023

In the trilogy's conclusion, Alice and Millie face their biggest challenge yet as the secret of the Bigfoot tribe is threatened. They must unite friends and enemies alike to protect the magical world they love.

The Breakaway

by Jennifer Weiner

2023

Abby Stern leads a cycling trip to Niagara Falls, hoping to clear her head. But with her mother, a one-night stand, and a new love interest all along for the ride, the journey becomes a chaotic test of her heart.

The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits

by Jennifer Weiner

2025

Two estranged sisters, once a famous pop duo, are forced to reunite. As they navigate the complexities of fame and family, they must decide if they can make music together again or if their rift is permanent.

Where should I start?

If you want the classic breakout hit: Good in BedCertain Girls
If you prefer a story about complicated sisters: In Her ShoesMrs. Everything
If you want a summery mystery with depth: Big SummerThat SummerThe Summer Place

Author bio

Jennifer Weiner was born on an army base in DeRidder, Louisiana, but spent most of her childhood growing up in Simsbury, Connecticut. After graduating from Princeton University in 1991 with a degree in English, she didn't jump straight into writing novels. Instead, she took the advice of a professor and pursued a career in journalism to learn the craft of storytelling on a deadline. Her reporting career started at smaller newspapers like the Centre Daily Times in State College, Pennsylvania, and the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky, before she landed a major role as a features reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

It was in Philadelphia that Weiner really found her footing. As a reporter, she covered everything from society balls to the gritty realities of drug addiction. But in her spare time, she was quietly working on something else. Following a painful breakup, she decided to write the kind of happy ending she wasn’t finding in real life. She wanted to tell a story where a regular, relatable woman—someone who wasn’t a size two—got the guy, the career, and the victory.

That story became her debut novel, Good in Bed (2001). The book introduced the world to Cannie Shapiro, a sharp-witted, plus-size entertainment journalist who navigates a messy public breakup and learns to love herself on her own terms. The novel was an instant sensation, resonating with readers who were tired of "perfect" heroines. It established Weiner’s signature voice: funny, brutally honest, and unafraid to tackle complex subjects like body image, mental health, and family dysfunction alongside the romance.

She followed this success with In Her Shoes, a story about two sisters with nothing in common but their shoe size. The book further cemented her status as a literary powerhouse and was adapted into a major motion picture starring Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, and Shirley MacLaine. Since then, Weiner has been incredibly prolific, publishing a wide range of books that grow with her audience. She has written middle-grade fantasy, candid memoirs like Hungry Heart, and sweeping historical sagas like Mrs. Everything, which tracks the changing roles of women from the 1950s to the present day.

In recent years, Weiner has also become the queen of the smart beach read. Her "Summer" novels, including Big Summer, That Summer, and The Summer Place, offer page-turning mysteries and family dramas that still pack an emotional punch. Her 2023 novel, The Breakaway, even incorporates her personal love for cycling, featuring a protagonist who finds clarity on a bike trip across New York.

Beyond her books, Weiner is a well-known voice in the cultural conversation. She is a vocal advocate for women’s fiction, frequently speaking out against the gender bias that often dismisses stories about relationships and family as merely "chick lit." She uses her platform—and her popular social media presence, where she famously live-tweets episodes of The Bachelor—to champion inclusivity and demand respect for commercial fiction. Today, she continues to live, write, and ride her bike in Philadelphia, remaining a fierce champion for women who are perfectly imperfect.

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